CarComplaints.com Notes: Honda redesigned the CR-V for the 2007 model year to kick off the 3rd-generation of the popular SUV. Unfortunately that redesign came with malfunctioning door locksand shoddy tires that wear out fast.

2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,663 miles

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2007 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 10 of 11)

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problem #40

Dec 152008

CR-V

  • 21,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car doors automatically lock without any action on the part of the driver. This is a serious safety issue that should be resolved by Honda at no cost to the vehicle owners.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #39

Feb 252013

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
When using the key to unlock the doors, they relocked automatically in less than one second. This was initially occurring sporadically, but within a week progressed to constantly. Even unlocking manually from inside the vehicle, it relocked on its own before I was able to open the door. This has become a safety issue, as I use my vehicle mostly as transportation for my young children. The first time it kept locking on me, my baby was in her car seat and I was unable to unlock the doors. This was very frightening to me. I must now simultaneously press the unlock button and use my other hand to open the door to be able to enter or exit my vehicle. I called my local Honda dealer who told me that he hadn't heard of this problem, and that it would cost $ 127 for a diagnostic test to try to find the cause of the problem.

- West Hills, CA, USA

problem #38

Mar 112013

CR-V

  • 78,000 miles
The power door locks are malfunctioning. When unlocking the car to either enter or exit the vehicle, the car locks again automatically in less than a second. This occurs when using the remote to unlock the car as well as when unlocking the car from any door both outside and inside manually. In addition to this malfunction being a major inconvenience with nearly having locked myself out of the car numerous times (particularly at the gas pump and in store parking lots), it most certainly is a safety issue as well. It makes it difficult both entering and exiting the vehicle at any given time, let alone in the event of an emergency, especially with kids in tow.

- Beaumont, CA, USA

problem #37

Mar 062013

CR-V

  • 95,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver side lock and trunk lock initially about a month ago would not lock manually or remotely. Then two days ago, the car would not unlock at all. Had to have the car unlocked by a company. Now only the passenger and two rear doors work. I have to crawl in from the passenger side to get in the car.

- Erie, CO, USA

problem #36

Jan 012013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
I'm having trouble with my door locks. The front door locks don't work properly and the rear hatch also works when it wants to?.....I've read the owners manual and done what it says to do to no avail....please tell me if their is a remedy.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #35

Feb 272013

CR-V

  • 82,000 miles
The locks on my car's doors automatically re-lock within a second of trying to unlock them. When the engine is running, and I am in park, I cannot manually unlock the doors at all. I am very nervous that I may end up getting locked in my car without the ability to exit; this could be especially hazardous in an accident or another emergency.

- Meadow Vista, CA, USA

problem #34

Sep 032012

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power door lock would open and close randomly while driving, from a stopped position to approx 20mph. Recently when using key fob to lock car the doors would randomly unlock(took several times of locking and unlocking( to get the doors to stay locked. This past week the door lock actuator started making a terrible grinding sound when locking/unlocking doors. Now door power door locking system has failed entirely and I have to use the key to open the doors.

- Sound Beach, NY, USA

problem #33

Aug 132012

CR-V

  • 115,000 miles
On my 2007 CRV the doors, if not already locked, lock automatically when the car reaches about 10 to 20 mph. In mid August 2012 I began to hear the clicking of the door locking each time I started after being stopped at a light or having slowed down. I realized that the passenger rear door was not locking. I brought it to be fixed and was told it was the actuator. The cost to repair was $230. Two months later, it happened again with another door-this time, the passenger front door. And then in December it happened again with the driver side rear door. I did not get the last two fixed right away due to the cost (with 2 it would be around $500 which I did not have at the time) but it became a significant problem because I could not lock my car. This is a saftey issue too, I did not feel comfortable riding in my car in certain neighborhoods and I was concerned about possible theft of my car or items in my car since there was no way to lock the doors. I have had the two actuators replaced and have contacted Honda but they say there is no recall for my VIN # and with the milage and age of my car....however, there have been several other models with door lock issues. Honda knows that the door locks are/have been an issue. I believe it is a safety concern that Honda should address. No one should have to wait until they can afford to fix these locks in order to get them fixed!

- Arlington, VT, USA

problem #32

Feb 012011

CR-V

  • 28,000 miles
It started by lock the passenger side automatic and you can not enter or open the door after a while it is making a horrible noise when I try to unlock or locked the doors.

- El Paso , TX, USA

problem #31

Jan 252013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
The front passenger door lock automatically unlocks while the vehicle is moving and can't be relocked. Also, the other door locks click for no reason.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #30

Jul 022012

CR-V

  • 55,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Problem started with driver-side rear locks. Would not always lock, constantly tried to relock itself while driving, and made rattling sound. Problem has spread to all doors. Driver side door will not lock at all. Passenger-side rear lock will not unlock. Hatch will not open. Other doors relock themselves immediately so you have less than one second to open door. Using the key itself makes no difference.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

problem #29

Jun 202012

CR-V

  • 125,000 miles
Car security system automatically lock doors after a few seconds of unlocking. Can not unlock car with keys have to use fob. Right side passenger door wont lock proppally.

- Bristow, VA, USA

problem #28

Oct 142012

CR-V

  • 84,000 miles
Passenger side door automatic lock malfunction. At times would not open/ at times would not lock. When I use the master control (on the drivers side door) or the key fob, the passenger side lock continually clicks. Also the locks continue to click open and locked as I drive (especially when I speed up from a stop.) I have heard that many other people have the same type of problems.

- Northport, NY, USA

problem #27

Jan 022012

CR-V

  • miles
The mechanics of the door locks have become progressively worse beginning first with the front passenger door and then spreading to the right side rear passenger door, driver door, and rear hatch. All of the doors randomly lock and unlock and make a loud rattling sound while doing so. The right side rear door no longer unlocks from the outside. The rear hatch only opens 5% of the time we attempt to open it (which is a nightmare when it is full of luggage or groceries). The doors will not unlock manually with a key... only the fob key. I have seen numerous complaints online addressing this problem and am shocked that it has not been addressed by Honda. It is a major safety hazard.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

problem #26

Dec 012010

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
The driver and passenger doors keep unlocking all the time, and can't lock my car doors and it is very unsafe.

- Richardson, TX, USA

problem #25

Sep 062012

CR-V 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CRV. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver side door actuators failed. As a result, the contact was unable to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the failure was common with the 2007 and 2008 model years. The failure and the current mileages were 57,000. Updated 11/16/12 the consumer stated 11/5/2012 the rear door is now showing signs of potential failure. Updated 11/20/2012

- Santa Fe, NM, USA

problem #24

May 022010

CR-V

  • 42,904 miles
Front doors started locking automatically. After approx. 9 months all doors started locking automatically. All doors would lock immediately after engine was turned off, locking all occupants inside. Would lock when car was idling in park and was unable to open doors manually with key from outside. Car was stolen then recovered. Whatever was used to steal it must have reset computer. Because for approx.1 week after recovery door locks worked fine. Now it is back to the problem as before. My 1 yr. Old grandson was locked in the car for a brief time due to this issue, luckily one of the rear windows was down and my daughter crawled thru. I have read there is a recall for this problem on 2006 Honda CRV, but not for the 2007. It is possible that left over defective parts from 2006 models were used in 2007. I am told I could have to pay up to $900 to repair this problem. I not only don't have the money, but I don't accept that it should be my problem. It's not like it's from wear and tear or misuse of the vehicle. This is my third Honda I've owned, and my last unless someone would at least acknowledge there is a problem here. Thank you

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #23

Sep 072011

CR-V

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that all of the doors were locked and she was unable to unlock any of the doors whether using the electronic key fob nor manually. The contact mentioned that she was not able to enter the vehicle at all. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.

- Sacramento , CA, USA

problem #22

Dec 122009

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
When driving the vehicle, the automatic power door locks are supposed to engage when the car reaches approximately 10 mph, while driving my vehicle, this does happen but after the door locks engage, both rear doors on my vehicle unlock for no apparent reason. This appears to me to be a safety issue as I have 3 small grandchildren and I am afraid to allow them to ride in the back seat of my vehicle for fear that they may open the doors while the vehicle is moving and even though this vehicle is equipped with "childproof door locks", I will not totally rely on this as the only method to securing the doors. I have spoken to Honda on a couple of occasions in this matter, but they seem to attribute it to a wear and tear or electrical issue and even though they agreed with me that this was a potential safety issue, they did not seem to take my concerns seriously.I have also discovered that the 2006 Honda CR-V was recalled for the exact same problem and as early as a few months ago the 2012 Honda CR-V along with some Acura models are being recalled for these defective power door lock mechanisms.I replaced the front door mechanism in 2009 only to have both rear door mechanisms fail at the same time a short time later. I find it hard to attribute the failure of two individual parts to fail at the same time to a case of wear and tear or an electrical issue. I feel that these parts are failing due to an inferior design and I would like for this matter to be investigated. Thank you.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #21

Mar 272012

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 84,500 miles
The power door locks on my car unlocks and locks while driving.. passengers and driver side doors lock and cannot reopen unless U have the key or the driver unlocks the door making this a dangerous safety feature..thus if something happens to the driver the passengers in the car cannot get out.. several times that I have gotten out of the car to go into the store and left my handicapped sister in the car she tried to get out to use the stores bathroom and found that she could not get out of the car.. it was locked and the power door locks failed this has happened way too many times according to the internet when this problem is googled it appears to be a common problem..Honda needs to recall these cars and fix them this is a safety hazard if you were a passenger and got into an accident which knocks the driver out and there was a car fire etc the passengers would burn to death because they can not open the doors from the inside... or the out side... please help us Honda wanted $253 to fix one door lock I have no money to do this they should recall these vehicles.. as they are aware of this problem according to the internet...

- Port St Lucie , FL, USA

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